Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 7095, Thomas Elmore, Va.

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This Envelope Includes FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER Received from GAO

PENSION AGENCY,
HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA.
September 11 th , 1854.
Received of W. H. MOORE, Agent for paying Pensions, six hundred and fifty-one Dollars and eighty-five Cents, being for six years and months thirteen days pension due to me, Sarah Tinsley only child of Palmy Elmer, dec d . from the 4th day of March eighteen hundred and forty eight to the 4th day of 17 th day of March eighteen hundred and fifty-four for which I have signed duplicate receipts.
Witness
Sarah Tinsley
$ 651.85

Hon D. B. Wright Mar 31. 1854 Hon Geo. S. Houston 25 Augt 1854 Died Mch 17. 1854 Agency book -
6223 Alabama Huntsville Patsy Elmore widow of Thomas Va Elmore who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Corporal of Artillery
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 108 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 th day of March 1854 and sent to
Hon Geo. S. Houston House of Reps
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 352, Vol. 3

Declaration.
In Order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th July 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to Certain Widows." State of Alabama } Livingston County } S. S.
On this fifth day of March One thousand eight hundred and forty four, personally appeared before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, Patsy Elmore, a resident of said County and State, aged sixty nine years, who being first duly sworn, according to Law, doth on her Oath, make the following declaration, in Order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 7. 1838. entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to Certain Widows." That she is the widow of Thomas Elmore, who was a Soldier in the Army of the Revolution, and she has been informed several more than two years, that he first entered the service and served for a short period, and was discharged on account of his age or size, after which he took the place of his father who had enlisted for a term of three years, and served out the time for which he had enlisted, and shortly after which he enlisted and served during the remainder of the war, that he was in many battles and skirmishes, that he was at the capture of Major Andross, and the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown at the close of the war, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed. She further declares that she was married to the said Thomas Elmore on the day of May in the year Seventeen hundred and ninety three; that her husband, the aforesaid Thomas Elmore, died on the day of 1809 (on his return home to Kentucky from New Orleans where he had gone on business, some time in the latter part of the summer of that year,) that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January between one thousand and ninety four, viz, at the time above stated.
Patsy her Elmore mark
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written before me a Justice of the Peace for said County of Livingston.
Henry Stanley S.P.

State of Alabama Limestone County,
I Robert Austin Jr Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that Henry Stanley whose name appears to the affidavit to the foregoing Declaration of Patsey Elmore, was at the date thereof an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid duly Commissioned and sworn as such and that his signature thereto is genuine -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said County Court at my office in Athens this 11 th day of March 1844 of the Year of American Independence -
Robert Austin Jr Clerk of the County Court of Limestone Co. Ala
State of Alabama Limestone county
I Frederick B Nelson Judge of the County Court of said County, do certify that Robert Austin Jr whose name appears to the foregoing certificate is and was at the date of the same, Clerk of the County Court of the County of Limestone, State of Alabama, and full faith and credit is due to all of his official acts as such, and that his said Certificate is in due form of law, Given under my hand and seal This the 11 th day of April 1844
Frederick B Nelson
[Faint, illegible handwriting at the bottom of the page]

Virginia - Hanover County, to wit:
Be it known, that on this 22 d day of June 1843 personally appeared before me Hudson M. Klingfield, a Justice of the Peace in and for the county and State aforesaid, Mrs. Elizabeth Perrin aged eighty four years, next October of said county, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following statement, that Thomas Elmore a soldier of the Revolution was her brother, he was, she feels entirely confident more than three years in service - and I could say of her own knowledge he was more than two years in service in the Virginia line - He married as she has always understood Miss Patsy Davis, who is now his widow, or was when she last heard from her in Alabama. That her brother Thomas enlisted first under Ballard Smith, and served out his time, that he afterwards enlisted, and she thinks served eighteen months in the South, but cannot recollect the Officers names under whom enlisted or served. Her father Peter Elmore enlisted for three years under Capt. William Meredith, and after serving two years, returned home, and her brother Thomas Elmore took his place, and served out the remaining one year in his father's place, as his substitute. That she knows to her own knowledge that her brother Thomas Elmore was in the Revolutionary Army full two years, and she thinks he served at least three years. - That her brother William Elmore was also in the Revolutionary Army, & that her brother Peter died in the Army, as did her brother Daniel, also. - Her brother Thomas Elmore was dressed differently from the other soldiers, when he returned home, and she thinks he held some commission or appointment above the other soldiers.
Signed in the presence of Hudson M. Klingfield Samuel Perrin Hanover County to wit
Elizabeth her X Perrin Mark
This day Elizabeth Perrin personally appeared before me Hudson M. Klingfield, a justice of the peace for said County and made Oath that the above Statement by her subscribed is true Given under my hand this 22 nd day June 1843 I also Certify that the words (next October) and the word (Serve), was underlined before the Signing of the

Same Given under my hand this 22 nd day of June 1843
I do hereby certify that Mrs. Elizabeth Pervis, whose name is subscribed is a woman of truth and high respectability. Gudson, M c Wimpyfield J.P.
State of Virginia Hanover County, to wit }
I William C. Winston Deputy Clerk of the County Court of Hanover, in the State aforesaid do hereby certify that Hudson M c Wimpyfield is a Magistrate as above and that his signatures to the last four preceding certificates are genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County the twenty third day of June one thousand eight hundred & forty three
Wm. C. Winston D.C.H.J.

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Thomas Elmore's service, issued by affiants.
Sister in law to her husband

Virginia - Hanover County, to wit:
Be it known, that on this 22 d day of June, 1843, personally appeared before me, Hudson M c Clingsfield a Justice of the Peace in and for the county and State aforesaid, Mrs. Elizabeth Warbritain aged 81, yr d of said county, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath make the following statement: That she was well acquainted with Thomas Elmore, who served in the Virginia line of the Revolutionary war - That she well recollects his being in the army, but cannot now recollect the officers names under whom he served, nor the length of time which he served, but feels entirely confident that he was in the army.
She knows that he was a long time in the army - That his father Peter Elmore, was also in the army. That Peter Elmore, brother to Thomas, was also in the army, and died whilst in service - That Thomas Elmore moved to the West shortly after the war, and she has always understood that he married a Miss Patsy Davis. Signed in the presence of Elizabeth her Warbritain Mark H. M c Clingsfield J. M. Graham.
Hanover County to wit
This day Mrs. Elizabeth whose name is hereunto subscribed personally appeared before me in the County aforesaid and made oath that the foregoing statement is true given under my hand the 22 nd day of June 1843 I also certify that I have long known Mrs. Warbritain and regard her as a deserving credit for any statement she may make given under my hand the 22 nd June 1843 - Hudson M c Clingsfield J.P.

Virginia - Hanover County, to wit:
Be it known that on this 22 d day of June, 1843, personally appeared before me Hudson, H. Klingfield, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County and State aforesaid Henry Perrin aged 78 years of said county, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following statement, that to his knowledge Thomas Elmore was in the Revolutionary army - cannot say positively how long he was in the army, but thinks he served very nearly throughout the war. That he is certain that Peter Elmore, the father of Thomas, was also in the Revolution - That he also knows William Elmore & Peter Elmore was also in the Revolutionary army, and that they were brothers of Thomas Elmore - that Peter E. died in the army - That Thomas Elmore moved to the West shortly after the War, & has always understood that he married a Miss Patsey Davis, That he cannot now recollect the Officers names under whom Thomas Elmore served. Henry Perrin
Lawyer County, to wit:
This day Henry Perrin whose name is hereunto subscribed personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in and for said County , and made Oath to the truth of the foregoing Statement and I further Certify, that the said Henry Perrin is a man of veracity, and truth. Given under my hand the 22 nd day of June 1843 - Hudson, H. Klingfield, J.P.

No. 16. Patsey Elmore.
3 rd qtr. '52
FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER
Received from GAO

The State of Alabama } County of Limestone } ss
I Thomas G Tyus Judge of the Probate Court holden at Athens in and for said County and State (the same being a Court of record) do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said Court that Patsy Elmore deceased was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of one hundred and eight dollars per year - Was a resident of the County of Limestone, in the State of Alabama, and died in the County of Limestone and State of Alabama in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty four on the seventeenth day of March - That she left but one child whose name is Sarah Tinsley formerly Sarah Elmore.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office at Athens this 11 th day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hun- dred and fifty four Thomas G Tyus Judge
State of Alabama } County of Limestone } ss
Be it known that before

me John Turrentine a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid duly authorised by law to administer oaths personally appeared Sarah Tinsley formerly Sarah Elmore and made oath in due form of law that she is the daughter and only child of Patsey Elmore deceased the identical person who was a pensioner and is now dead and to whom a certificate of pension was issued which is herewith surrendered — That the deceased pensioner resided in Limestone County in the State of Alabama for the space of nearly thirty years before her death and that previous thereto she resided in Fayette County State of Kentucky { Sarah Tinsley Sworn to and subscribed before me this 11 day of September 1854 — John Turrentine J.P.

The State of Alabama Limestone County 3 d I Thomas G Sykes Judge & Exofficio Clerk of the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that John Suratt is a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County duly Commissioned and qualified; And that his Commission was dated on the 28 th day of March 1853 And will expire on the first Monday in March 1856, And that his signature above written is genuine
Given under my hand - and the seal of said County this 11 th day of Septem ber 1854
Thomas G Sykes. Judge P.C.
GENERAL PAYMENT VOUCHER
Received from GAO

March 6, 1936.
Mrs. E. L. Sellier 150 North Ashland Avenue Lexington, Kentucky.
BA-J/ILL THOMAS ELMORE W. 7095
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of your ancestor, Thomas Elmore, of Virginia.
The data given herein regarding Thomas Elmore are found in the papers on file in pension claim, W. 7095, based upon his service in that war. It is the record of the only soldier with that name found on the Revolutionary War pension records.
Thomas Elmore, the son of Peter Elmore, was born in Hanover County, Virginia; the date and name of his mother are not shown. He lived in said county during the period of the Revolutionary War. His father served two years in Captain William Meredith's Virginia company. His (Thomas's) brothers, Peter, Daniel and William served also in that war; the first two died in service, dates not shown.
Thomas Elmore enlisted first and served a short period under Ballard Smith and was discharged because of his age and size, dates not given. Afterwards, he served one year as private in Captain William Meredith's Virginia company, which service was rendered as substitute for his father who returned home at the expiration of service of two years; shortly afterwards, Thomas re-enlisted and served during the remainder of the war, eighteen months. He was at the capture of Major Andre and at the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown.
Soon after the Revolutionary War, Thomas Elmore moved from Hanover County, Virginia, "to the west". He resided in Fayette County, Kentucky, part of the time. He died in Kentucky in the year 1809.
The soldier married in May 1793, in Fayette County, Ken-

Kentucky, Miss Patsey Davis; the marriage took place at the home of her father, Stephen Davis. The date and place of said Patsey's birth and the name of her mother are not shown.
Patsey Elmore, the soldier's widow, applied for pension on account of her husband's service in the Revolutionary War March 4, 1844, at which time she was aged sixty-nine years. Her claim was allowed. She was then a resident of Limestone County, Alabama. In 1848, she lived in that county with her only surviving daughter and her son-in-law, Peter Tinsley; they had a large family of children, but their names were not stated. Patsey Elmore died March 17, 1854; she was survived by her daughter and grandchildren.
In 1843, the soldier's sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Perrin and her husband, Henry Perrin, resided in Hanover County, Virginia; she was born in October 1759 and lived there at the time her father and brothers served in the Revolutionary War. Henry Perrin was then aged seventy-eight years. One Samuel Perrin resided in Hanover County, Virginia, at that time, but his relationship to the family was not stated.
In 1848, Nathaniel Davis, the only surviving brother of Patsey Elmore, soldier's widow, resided in De Soto County, Mississippi; he was born June 19, 1784 and lived with his father, Stephen Davis, at the time of his sister's marriage. Said Nathaniel referred then to Captain Thomas Perrin, living in Hanover County, Virginia, as the nephew of the deceased soldier, Thomas Elmore, and also, to one Jeremiah Tinsley, an attorney of Hanover County, but did not state the relationship of the latter to the soldier's family.
Very truly yours,
G. H. SWEET, Acting Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

No. 16.
Payment to be made at Galsey Elmore by
Clintonville Mr. H. Moore Esq. Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
Alabama
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 337, Vol. 3.
Clerk.
H. B. Weightman
FINAL P
Received

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, Mary Elmer widow of Thomas Elmer who was a Corporal of Artillery in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of One hundred and eight dollars and 50 50 cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior this Tenth day of March one thousand eight hundred and fifty seven
W. H. Dallinger Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned
L P Waldo Commissioner of Pensions.

Smithland Jany 8 th
10
Robert Austin Jr Athens Alabama
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The affidavit of Paul Christian of the County of Randolph & State of Missouri states,
That he was present when Thomas Elmore & Polly Davis married at the house of her father Stephen Davis in Fayette County Kentucky & he feels confident it was in the year 1793 & he thinks about the month of May shortly before said Christian started to Virginia & he said Christian carried the news of the marriage to their relations who lived in Virginia said Christian further states that he returned from Virginia in the fall of the year & the small pox broke out in the country & he had a severe attack & he is confident that was in the winter 1793 & 4 The further states that one of Mr. Elmore's brothers also had the small pox at the house of Elmore after said marriage during the time that said Christian had it
December 26 th 1846
Paul Christian
State of Missouri County of Randolph S ss
I John J. Allen a justice of the County Court of said County certify that the foregoing affidavit was sworn to and subscribed before me by Paul Christian this 26 th day of December 1846, given under

my hand the date within written
John J Allen
State of Missouri } County of Randolph } At
Fees $ in this case $5.00
I Reuben Samuel clerk of the county court within & for said county of Randolph which is a court of Record certify that John J Allen whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate was at the time of signing the same and is now an acting justice of the county court duly commissioned and qualified as the law requires and that his signature is genuine
witness my hand with the seal of said county court affixed at office this 28 th day of December 1846 Reuben Samuel Clerk
State of Missouri County of Randolph } At
I John J Allen presiding justice of the county court of said county certify that Reuben Samuel Esq whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate now is and was at the date of her said certificate the clerk of said court duly qualified my hand this 2 nd day of January 1847 John J Allen

Forks of Horn Lake Creek Decatur County Ill
March 20th 1848
Wm J. Thompson
Dear Sir
As a Resident of your District I hope I shall be excused for asking a little of your service on a subject which you will readily admit I should feel a deep interest in ever since 1836 I believe the amended pension act for widows I have had a Sister, the widow of a Revolutionary Soldier, who has been kept out of her just claims. Her husband Thomas Elmore was a native of Hanover County Va & at the commencement of the War enlisted under Capt Wm. Meredith as a Substitute for Peter Elmore (his father) from that time he continued in the War until the capitulation at Yorktown in 1783 I when a small boy, have often seen him portray his action at that eventful scene showing how across his arm he snuffed his match ready to fire his cannon at the tap of the drum as the flags rapidly passed in & out of the Fort In Fayette County Ky I have often heard him & Capt Wm Meredith talk over the early scenes of their campaigns Thomas Elmore died about 1810 before any pensions had been granted to unwounded Soldiers My Sister Patsey Elmore is now in her 74th year, lives in Livingston County Ala with her only surviving child & son in law Mr Peter Tinsley who has a large family of children & is poor but respectable & a tanner by trade the bounty of the Government would be of great benefit to the child & 4 children of Tom Elmore Some five or six years back my Sister was influenced by Jeremiah Tinsley of Hanover Ky Va then in Ala to make by Power of Atty.

an Agent of a Mr Tho Green of Richmond Va he kept taking exceptions to the vouchers & certificates sent him until about last May Mr Paul Christian's certificate of Randolph County Missouri reached him & he wrote back to Greenstone that that Certificate was all sufficient & that he would appeal to the Secretary War since which he has stopped writing. I strongly suspect he is a scamp I have been told that he is a nominal lawyer but a practical blackleg I want you to enquire of the Hon J. M. Botts something about the trustworthiness of this Tho. Green I am sure he will know him say to Mr Botts this Thomas Elmore was the Uncle to Capt Saml. Pierce of Hanover whom he will know and many of his connections & mine too you will please ascertain if Green has drawn this pension money if not forbid his doing so let the order be sent to the pension Agent in her District if the Hon. W. C. Clay should be at Washington he can speak something of the genuineness of my sister's claim you will be kind enough on receipt of this to write me back to Eutaw P. O. Desoto Miss as I may communicate the same to Mr Peter Tinsley any services which you may be able to render in this case will be duly appreciated by myself & the rest of our connections I remain Dr Sir your Most Abt Servant Nathl. Davis

As soon as the Sec. of War decides this case, please advise me Yours J. Thompson
Sir I hope you will look into this case and let me know if Mrs. Patsy Elmore has ever been enrolled as a pensioner & whether any money has ever been drawn for her. Return this letter with answer Yours J. Thompson
William H. H. H. Mch 29 th Thompson Washington City D.C.
Elmore

Sir As soon as the Sec. of War decides this can please advise me Yours D. Thompson
Sir I hope you will look into this case and let me know if Mrs. Patsy Elmore has ever been enrolled as a pensioner & whether any money has ever been drawn for her. Return this letter with answer Yours D. Thompson
William H. H. H. Maj. Genl. Thompson Washington City D.C.
NOTE

As soon as the Sec. of War decides this case, please advise me Yours J. Thompson
Sir I hope you will look into this case and let me know if Mrs. Patsy Elmore has ever been enrolled as a pensioner & whether any money has ever been drawn for her. Return this letter with answer Yours S. L. Thompson
William Lloyd Oct 22 d J. Thompson Washington City D.C.
NOTE

The State of Mississippi } DeSoto County }
Personally appeared before me John Smith an acting justice of the Peace in and for the county of DeSoto and State of Mississippi. Nathaniel Davis of the County and State aforesaid, who being first duly sworn deposeth and saith, that Patsy Elmore of the State of Alabama County of Limestone, is the widow of Thomas Elmore deceased. And this deponent on oath further saith that the said Patsy Elmore was married to Thomas Elmore in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety three in the presence of this deponent, and that said marriage, was solemnized in deponents father's house in Fayette county Kentucky, and as this deponent believes about the middle of the year 1793. And this deponent further saith that he is the only surviving brother of the said Patsy Elmore, that he was born on the 19 th of June A. D. 1784 as is shown by his father's family Register, and he believes to be the correct time of his birth. Nath l Davis
Subscribed and sworn to before me This 14 th day of February 1852. John Smith J.P.

The State of Mississippi Desoto County } S George Foster Clerk of the Probate Court of Said County do hereby Cer- tify that John Smith whose Genuime Signature appears to the within declaration and before whom the same was made is now and was at the date of signing the same an acting Justice of the Peace in and for Said County duly elected qualified and Commissioned and that all of his acts in the premises are and ought to be entitled to full faith and Credit. Given under my hand and the Seal of said Court at office the 16. th day of February A D 1852. George Foster Clerk

Nathaniel Davis Affidavit Taken July 11. 1852

H. Clays respects to the Comm ee of the Pension Office, with the enclosed papers, and with a request that he will, inform Mr. Nathan Davis, of the fate of Mrs. Polly Ellmore's application for a Pension, by letter addressed to him at Eutaw, Mississippi.
Ashtland 23 d Apr 1849

Richmond 31 May 1847.
To Gov. Morey Sec: of War. Sir:
a knowledge of the important pressing calls upon your attention, at this time, has prevented my asking an appeal from a decision of the Pension Office in the case of Mrs. Patsy Elmore of Alabama, widow of Thomas, for a pension under act 7 July 1838. But I feel it a duty, which cannot be avoided, my habitual respect for the decisions of Col. Edwards makes it the more unpleasant to me, but it is known he cannot personally attend to all the applications made at his Office.
I venture the opinion, there is not a court in the U.S. that would hesitate to give judgment in the case.
The proof that Thomas Elmore was more than 2 years in service is positive & direct & under circumstances, which leave, it seems to me, hardly room for a doubt. It is equally strong, that that soldier married this applicant . The Records show, that one Thos Elmore was more than two or three years in service, but they cannot show identity in any case — the statements of witnesses, if not contradicted by the record, may reasonably be supposed to refer to the same person, unless there be some ground to suspect they were artfully or corruptly made from the record itself. In this case, it happens to be, within my personal knowledge, that the affidavits taken in Hanover County, were obtained by a scrupulously honorable man, who from conversations with the witnesses, as subsequently detailed to me, had no more doubt of the identity of applicant's husband, with the soldier of that name, than he had of his own existence.
Independent of the record, I regard the proof of at least two years service as sufficient to satisfy the reasonable demands of the case — Then

concern the record, which are entirely coincident — and I humbly think it is ordering almost an impossibility, to prove beyond possibility of doubt (however true) that the Thos. Elmer, who recd the certificate for some 2 or 3 years senior, was & could have been no other person than the applicant's husband.
I will not say more on the point of identity.
In truth, the only question in the case, (if all the papers be before you, I feel confident you will so regard it) is, whether the marriage occurred in 1793.
There is no record evidence on the subject.
All the testimony (general reputation & direct proof) shows, the marriage was regularly solemnized in Kentucky.
The applicant says it was in May 1793 — one female witness who was at the ceremony, says it was in or about the year 1793 — the other Paul Christian of Nipigon, a man of reputation & high respectability, whose evidence was obtained at considerable expense, by messenger or correspondence — from Alabama, is positive & direct — that the marriage was in 1793 — he knows it, by his visit to Va. in that year , his communicating the marriage to Elmer's friends in Va. — by the existence of the small pox in the neighborhood on his return to Ky. — his knowledge that the small pox was in the winter of 1793-4 — & by other circumstances.
The proof is positive & direct , and if the case be forced on the consideration of Congress, the expense & the loss: would be regarded by some as just cause of complaint.
I think the Pension Office, at the moment of exacting such rigid proof in this case , must have been worried & fretted by some other, & in a zealous effort to protect the Govt, against the possibility of imposition, & in that way only, was induced to make this decision, from which the Appeal is now respectfully asked, by me and Thomas Green.

Richmond 16 Sept. 1844.
Col. J. L. Edwards.
Commr. of Pensions Washington
Sir.
On the 10 July last, I enclosed you the application of Patsy Elmore widow of Thos. Elmore of Alabama, for a Pension under act 7 July 1838.
There was no approval of the Court, of the Magistrates proceedings - & to correct that omission, I directed a new Declaration to be made out, which is now enclosed, in order to be filed with the papers forwarded on the 10 July.
I am Yr. Obt servt
Thomas Green

Richmond 12 Nov. 1844
Col. J. L. Edwards Commr of Pensions.
Yrs.
Your letter of 11 th Oct: in regard to Patsey Elmore's application for Pension from Ala: under act July 1838, was evidently written without your having before you the Amended Declaration forwarded by me on 10 th  (18 th ) Sept. last; which had the approval by the Court of the Magistrates proceedings. Mrs Elmore having no knowledge herself of her husband's services, cannot specify the Regiments. Her marriage was to have been sustained by proof to be forwarded from Ala: If it has not been, the neglect is theirs. This letter, is now written, merely to call your attention to my letter of 16 Sept. so as to have all the papers put together.
I am Yr Not sent. Thomas Green
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Copy
Pension Office June 8 th 1847.
Sir,
I have the honor to return you the letter of appeal of Mr s Green in the case of Patsey Elmore, and in obedience to your orders to make the following report.
This claim is asserted for more than two years service of her husband in the Virginia Line, first for a short time when he was discharged on account of size or some other cause. Secondly as a substitute for his father, for a portion of the time of his 3 years enlistment, and 3 rd from the expiration of his father's 3 years enlistment to the end of the war.
Her husband's sister, and her husband (Derrine) assert that William as well as Thomas served in the Virginia Line for a number of years. The lists of depreciation certificates shew that there was no William Elmore in service in that line, and that there were two Thomas Elmores. viz. a private of cavalry for more than 4 years, and a corporal of infantry for about 3 years. It is maintained that the parol proof is sufficient to identify her husband with one of the above soldiers. No specific

narrative of the service, as the rules require, has been furnished, so that the rolls may be understandingly examined. If not an Officer's name except Ballard Smith, who is styled the Captain under whom he first served - He was a Lieutenant when discharged in 1783. - The particular statements of the parol testimony are not borne out by the records, and the general statement of service in the Line, does not shew which of those soldiers, if either, was her husband or indeed that either was, unless the mere correspondence in name is deemed evidence of it.
The proof in relation to the marriage is not deemed satisfactory to shew that it took place before January 1794 with that certainty and precision which the approximation of its date to the limitation of the act would seem to require.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully Your obed t serv t
(signed) J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions
Hon: W. L. Marcy Secretary of War

1 Witnesses speak of Ballard Smith & Capt Wm Meredith - in this they are sustained by the rolls
2 They say that Mr Elmore was in service - in this too they are sustained by the rolls -
3 They state that another brother (Dan Elmore) was in service In this also they are sustained by the rolls -
The foregoing are several very material points of evidence that were not before Secy Marcy & which can now be presented - Do you think they are sufficient to justify a reopening of the case & no that Elmore has yet applied for a pension. Houston

In the report of the case as before Secy Morcy - it was urged for the purpose of invalidating the evidence of the witnesses that they had sworn
that Ballard Smith was a Capt whereas he was only a S t upon looking at the evidence the witnesses do not say that he was a Capt - so that was an error
2 o The report says the names of no officers are given - whereas the names of Ballard Smith & Capt Mc- Meredith are given - another error -
3 o The report says witnesses swore that Mr Elmore was also in the line & that he was not - the witnesses said that Mr Elmore brother of Mrs Elmore was in service & the depredation rolls lists show that he ( Mr Elmore ) was in service just as the proof states it - another error -

Pension Office January 8. 1850
Sir
In the case of Patsey Elmore, widow of Thomas Elmore, I have the honor to inform you that the report made by me to the Secretary of War on the 8 th June 1847 will shew what the state of her case is. I enclose a copy of it. The Secretary of War concurred with me in opinion. The evidence as to her being the widow of either of the men named Thomas Elmore is not satisfactory. No objection is now made to the proof as to the date of the marriage.
I have the honor to be very respectfully Your obedt servt.
J L Edwards Comm y of Pensions
Hon: Geo: W. Jones Chairman of the Committee on Pensions Senate U. States

Department of the Interior, Washington, Dec. 29 th 1849.
Sir,
You are requested to enclose to the Department, the papers on file in your Office, in support of the claim of Patsy Allmore to a Pension, to enable me to comply with the terms of the Resolution of Senate of the U. S. of the 27 th instant, a copy of which is enclosed.
Very respectfully
Your Ob t . Servant,
J. Emory Secretary,
Commissioner of Pensions.

✓ Department of the Interior Washington, January 2 d . 1850.
To The President of the Senate
Sir:
In obedience to a Resolution of the Senate of the 27 th ultimo, Herewith transmit the papers of Fanny Elmore, of Alabama, an Applicant for a pension under the act of July 7 th 1838, on account of the service of her deceased husband Thomas Elmore.
Sir,
With much respect
Yr. Obedt. Servant
J. Ewing
Secretary.
D

Copy.
In the Senate of the United States. December 27. 1849.
Resolved, That the Committee on Pensions be directed to enquire into the propriety of granting a pension to Patsey Ellmore, for the services of her husband, Thomas Ellmore, during the Revolutionary War, in the Virginia line; and that the Secretary of the Interior be directed to lay before the said Committee the evidence in support of her application for a pension, now in the Pension Office.
Attest.
Ashbury Dickins, Secretary.

Pension Office Feb'y 16. 1853.
Sir,  I have the honor to inform you that on the 31 st Dec r . 1849, the papers in the case of Patsey Elmore of Ala.; were sent to the Office of the Secretary of the Interior, to enable him to comply with the term of a Resolution of the Senate of the U.S. passed Dec 27. 1849, which Resolution requires him to lay before the committee on Pensions, the evidence in support of her application. I presume they are on the files of the Senate.
Very Respectfully Com. On Pensions.
Recd Comm. of Pensions
Hon E. S. Hinton Ho of Reps

Ho. of Reps March 2nd 1852
Sir:
I respectfully call your attention to the enclosed letter and certificate of Nathaniel Davis. relative to the application of Patsey Elmore - who is, and has been for years an applicant for pension. I am aware Sir, of the difficulties which attach to many applications, but this is one, of the merits of which there is no sort of doubt, notwithstanding the evidence may not be perfectly clear. I feel great solicitude for Mrs Elmore, because she is a poor widow, whose declining years would be rendered pleasant by this little boon, and whose latest breath would bless our country.
I shall be greatly obliged by any suggestions that will aid in removing the difficulties in this case
Very respectfully
B B Stokes
Hon J E Heath
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.

July 10, 1847—
Comments of Th. Green upon the letter of the Compt d of Pensions, in opposition to the claim.

note -
The Commission says, the List of Depreciation shows that there was no Thos Elmer .
He might perhaps have said, no such name appeared on that list - but it is notorious , that there were an immense number in service , who did not obtain their certificates, which were worth only \frac{7}{6} in the pound for a long time - the cost of getting them in some instances no doubt equal to their value -
It is remarkable - that it should be stated that Ballard Smith, is styled - Captain , when the records show he was only a Lieutenant -
No such statement is made - nor do I see how any such inference can be drawn -
It is also remarkable that the Report should say, not an officer is named except Ballard Smith !!!
The proof is - that the second term of service was under Thos Capt. Mendel as substitute of Thos. Elmer's father -
It will also strike attention.

that Mrs. Warinton's say evidence is not alluded to, in the Report —
Mrs. Pesson says expressly, Thomas Elmore, was dressed differently from the other soldiers when he returned home, and she thinks he held some commission or appointment above the other soldiers, —
Doubtless the non-commissioned officer, referred to, by the Records —
Mrs. Pesson is certified, as highly respect- -able , and I was told she was in truth, as much respected as any body in the neighborhood —
She has no interest in the matter, & her relationship, instead of disparaging her testimony, should give it weight, as really more reliable as it could only be impeached on the ground of corruption —

The Records do not contradict a single statement made on behalf of Mrs. Elmore —
As to the proof of identity — & date of the marriage — the testimony is short and I think, no comment could make it clearer —
Having looked at the report, & believing it erroneous in its statement of the facts, (no doubt from misapprehension) and over-exact in its requirements to satisfy the Pension Office, I beg leave to file this irregular note.
Thos. Green 10 July 1847.

Richmond 25 Feb 1847
Col. J. L. Edwards.
Washington
Sir,
I now enclose the affidavit of Paul Christian of Mo: dated 26 Decr 46, showing the reasons of his confidence as to the date of Mrs. Patsy Elmore's marriage.
It is now sent, to sustain her application under act 7 Aug 1838 for a pension - from Alabama -
I hope it will be deemed satisfactory. Yr obed servant Thomas Green

Richmond 25 Oct. 45.
Col J. L. Edwards Washington
On 13 Oct. 1845, I enclosed to you Paul Christian's affidavit, to prove the date of marriage, Thomas Elmore to Patsy Davis -
She is his widow & applies for a pension under act 7 July 1838. - Lives in Alabama.
I can find no answer from you, after this enclosure was sent you.
Please to say whether the paper was rec'd what action on the claim has taken place &
Very Yr. Obt servt Thomas Green

11. 625
Alabama Huntsville
widow of Patsey Elmore who died on the Thomas of the State of Alabama who was a Corporal of  Artillery in the Revolution by Captain  of the  commanded by  in the  time for two years
Inscribed on the Roll of Huntsville at the rate of 108 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 th day of March 1834 and sent to Hon Geo. S. Houston Arrears to the 4th of House of Reps Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act July 7, 1838. } Recorded by J. W. Weighman Clerk, Book Q Vol. 1 Page 331

9495 Alabama Huntsville
Patsey Elmore widow of Thomas who was a Corporal of Artillery in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 108 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 th day of March 54 and sent to
Hon Geo: A. Houston House of Reps
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2, Page 230

N 11188 20.
Patsy Elmore
Also
Lot to Thomas Green Oct 11. 1844
" to Same Nov 24. 44
" to same, Nov. 9, 46.
" same, March 20, 1847.
" to Secy of War 8 June 47
del. to Hon. Jacob Thompson
Apr 27th 1848
H. G. B. Houston Jan 12/54
See Int. Jan 19/54
Det 7 July 1838
By July 1. 1838
Patsy Elmore
Original papers in the possession of the Secy of War
to Secy of War 1838

11 188
Patsy Elmore, widow of Thomas Elmore, Alabama Act July 7. 1838
Sup o
Let to Secura June 1847. Let to M. Davis age 30. 1849 to Hon H Clay
Letter to Hon. Henry Clay Dec 24. 1849. With Copies

No of Reps
12. Jany 1857
Sir
In the case of Patsy Elmore widow of Thomas I wish to say if you meet with any difficulty in deciding in her favor I would like before the decision be made to have an interview with you
Yrs &c
Henry P Waldo
Geo S Houston
Post Office

No 11 188, Patsey Elmore, widow of Thomas Elmore, Alabama act July 7. 1838.
Susp?
Let. to Sec War June 8. 1847. let to N Davis ap 30, 1849. & to Hon H Clay. do to Hon H Clay Dec 24. 1849 with copies.
Alpapers sent to Sec Interior Dec 31. 1849. see letter to him.
Let to Hon B. D. Nabers. June 19/52
Same July 27 1852
Hon. G. S. Houston Feby 16 1853
" J. C. Breckenridge Feby 21 1853
" G. S. Houston Jan'y 5. 1854.
" same Jan 11/54

31 st Con. 1 Sep r
No. 11
Papers relative to claim of Fanny Elmore - for pension (wid. of Th. Elmore)
Dec. 27, 1849
Referred to Com. on Pensions
3324
Mr. Clegg

Richmond Virginia the 20 th May 1783
Warrant to Thomas Elmore for one years interest on a certificate in full of the balance of his pay as a Soldier } $4.5.0 of Infantry in the Continental Line. }
The above is truly copied from Journal A N o 2. page 117.
Given under my hand at the Auditor's Office Richmond this 30 th day of October 1845.
Isaac Heath, a P. Accts

No of Reps.
20. Jan'y 1853
Sir.
I wish to examine the Case of Patsey Elmore for a revolutionary pension filed some years ago (precise time not known) and for some cause suspended. Will you advise me of the Condition of the Case the parties interested are constituents of mine & very poor but they are entitled to anything I would like to obtain it for them —
Very respectfully
W. M. Smith
Geo. Houston
Hon.
J. E. Heath
Pension Office D.C.

Richmond 10 July 1844.
Col. J. L. Edwards Commr. of Pensions
Sir
Enclosed is the application of Mrs Patsy Elmore of Alabama, widow of Thomas Elmore, for a pension under the act of 7 July 1838. I am yr. obed Servt.
Thomas Green

Nov. 5, 1845.
Adael (en can)
Patsey Elmore,
5
Col. J. L. Edwards Comm te of Pensions Washington City D.C.
[Faint mirrored text from the reverse side of the page]

Nov. 5, 1845.
Chas. Le Carr
Peter Storer,
Esq.
J. J.
Edwards
Mary
Comm. of Penoro
Washington
D.C.
This evidence examined by the Secy he who being refused to it, it is
Not satisfactory - there is a lack of proof

Col. J. L. Edwards Comm d of Pensions Washington
Richmond 3 d November 1845.
Dr r Sir,
At a good deal expense, the enclosed affidavit of Paul Christian was obtained from Mr. to sustain the application for a pension under act 7 July 1838, of Polly Elmore of Alabama widow of Thos e Elmore, for a pension. This affidavit recites circumstances to show the marriage must have taken place in 1793 and he thinks in May of that year. Your letters of 11 Oct and 27 Nov: 1844 refer to this case. I enclose you also evidence of payment of £4.5. for one years interest on his certificate for the balance of his full pay. The certificate must have been for about £80 - thus showing much more than 2 years service.
I am your Obedient Serv t . Thomas Green

Pension Office January 12, 1854.
Sir:
I again, last evening, very carefully re-considered the testimony in the case of Patsey Elmore, widow of Thomas, and have the honor to state, that tho' there is a strong probability that said Patsey's husband was one of the soldiers of the Virginia Continental Line of his name, who received dis- -pensation certificates for the balance of their full pay, agreeably to an act of the Assembly of that State passed at November Session 1781, the evidence of his identity is not so clear, as to authorize the admission of the claim. It is one of those cases, however, which commend themselves to the sound discretion of Congress, by their intrinsic merits, notwithstanding the inability of the parties to comply strictly with official regulations; and I believe that that body could safely do, what we are constrained from doing; and among other reasons, by the fact that the claim was rejected in 1847, when the question of identity was submitted, on appeal, to the then Secretary of War; since which date no material additional testimony has been furnished.
The papers relating to the case, from the files of the Senate submitted, by you, are

herewith returned.
I have the honor to be, Very respectfully, Your Obedt Servt.
J. D. Hale for Commissioner.
Hon. Geo. S. Houston, House of Reps.

The State of Mississippi } S. John A. McNeil, Clerk Pontotoc County } of the Probate Court of said County do hereby certify that Randolph Mitchell Esquire before whom the foregoing affidavit was made, is and was at the time of making the same, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County; that his signature is genuine, and that full faith and credit are due to all of his Official acts as such - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Office, in Pontotoc, this 1 st day of April A.D. 1844
John A. McNeil Clerk
The State of Mississippi } S. Elijah Billingsley, Pontotoc County } Judge of the Probate Court of said County do hereby certify that John A. McNeil, whose name is signed to the foregoing Certificate is and was at the time of signing the same, Clerk of said Court; that his signature is genuine, that full faith and credit are due to all of his Official acts as such, and that his Certificate is in due form of law. Given under my hand this 1 st day of April A.D. 1844
E Billingsley Judge of Probate

111 The State of Mississippi Pontotoc County
Personally appeared before me, Randolph Mitchell an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County Sally B Rootes, who being first duly sworn upon the holy evangelists of Almighty God, says that she was personally acquainted with Thomas Elmore and Fanny Elmore, and that she was present at their marriage in Fayette County, Kentucky about the year A.D. 1793.
Sworn to & subscribed before me. This 1 st day of April A.D. 1844 R. Mitchell Justice of the peace
Sally B Rootes

(Copy)
Pension Office June 8 th 1847.
Sir,
I have the honor to return you the letter of appeal of Mr Green in the case of Patsey Elmore, & in obedience to your order make the following report.
This claim is asserted for more than two years service of her husband in the Virginia Line. First, for a short time when he was discharged on account of size or some other cause, secondly, as a substitute of his father for a portion of the time of his 3 years enlistment, and 3 d from the expiration of his father's 3 years enlistment to the end of the war.
Her husband's sister and her husband (Perin) assert that William as well as Thomas, served in the Va. Line, for a number of years. The lists of depreciation certificates show that there was no Mrs Elmore, in service in that Line,

and that there were two Thomas Elmore, viz; a private of Cavalry for more than 4 years, and a corporal of Infantry for about 3 years. It is maintained that the parole proof is sufficient to identify her husband with one of the above soldiers. No specified narrative of the service as the rules require, has been furnished so that the rolls may be understandingly examined, and not one Officer named except Ballard Smith, who is styled the Captain under whom he first served. He was a Saint , when he was discharged in 1783. The particular statements of the parole testimony are not borne out by the records and the general statement of service in the Line , does not show which of these soldiers, if either, was her husband, or indeed that either was, unless the mere correspondence in name is deemed evidence of it.
The proof in relation to the marriage is not deemed satisfactory to show that

it took place before Jan'y 1/94, with that certainty and precision which the approximation of its date to the limitation of the Act would seem to require,
Yours W. L. Neacy Esq; of War.

Pension Office January 19. 18524
In the matter of the application of Patsy Elmae widow of Thomas Elmae deceased of Alabama under the act of July 7. 1838. Patsy Elmae, on the 3 d day of August 1844, made her declaration in which she alleged that she was the widow of Thomas Elmae deceased who died in the year 1809, and that she was married to said Thomas in the month of May 1793. She does not pretend to detail the service of her said husband in the army of the Revolution, except from the information of others which she says was more than two years.
Among the depositions filed to prove the service of Thomas Elmae her husband, is that of Elizabeth Perin, the sister of Thomas, who was born in October 1759 and was of sufficient age to notice events connected with the war of the revolution. She says "her brother Thomas enlisted first under Ballard Smith, and served out his time. That he afterwards enlisted, and she thinks served eighteen months in the South, but cannot recollect the officers names under whom he enlisted a second. Her father Peter Elmae enlisted for three years under Col. St. Williams Meredith, and after serving two years returned home, and her brother Thomas Elmae took his place, and served out the remaining one year in his father's place as his substitute" # # # That her brother Williams was

"also in the Revolutionary army, & that her brother Peter died in the army, as did her brother Daniel also. Her brother Thomas Elmer was discharged differently from the other soldiers, when he returned home, and she thinks he held some commission or appointment above the other soldiers." The other dispositions are of a traditional character, but sustain the facts above stated.
From the disbursement list of the Virginia continental line I find that one Thomas Elmer, corporal received for William Elmer his attorney on the 20 th of March 1782 £ 48; disbursement. Also one Thomas Elmer soldier of Infantry on the 13 th Dec r , 1783, received £ 16: 8: 4 disbursement.
Also May 20. 1783 one Thomas Elmer a soldier of Cavalry received £ 70: 16 Shillings disbursement.
I also find that Ballard Smith was a Lieutenant in the Virginia continental line; and that William Meredith was a Captain of Artillery in the same line, from the same lists.
These facts from the disbursement list fully corroborate the state- ments made by the principal witness above recited. They show very satisfactorily that there were two Thomas Elmers in the service from Virginia; one in the Cavalry, the other in the Infantry or Artillery.
The whole current of the evidence tends to prove that the Thomas Elmer who was the brother of Elizabeth Pervis the witness married Patsy Davis now Patsy Elmer the claimant, and that

They were married in Fayette County Kentucky in May 1793. But this evidence is parol, and there is nothing in the case to show that there is no record evidence of the marriage.
This case was rejected by the Commission of Pensions in the year 1847, and an appeal was taken to the then Secretary of War and the decision of the Commission was affirmed. But no reasons for the affirmation of the Commission's decision were given.
In reporting the case to the Secretary of War the Commission says that the sister of claimant's husband and the sister's husband (Percy) "assert that William as well as Thomas served in the Virginia Line for a number of years. The lists of Discontinued Certificates show that there was no William Elmore in service in that line." But I find from the Discontinued List of the Virginia Continental Line that one William Elmore was a Sergeant of Cavalry in the Virginia State Line, and received May 30. 1783 S 82; S. 14. Discontinued. It is probable that this entry upon the discontinued list was not discovered by the clerk who wrote the report, and hence this fact was not before the Secretary at all. —
The report further says no officer is named "except Ballard Smith who is styled the Captain under whom he first served." The witness Elizabeth Percy says "that her brother Thomas enlisted first under Ballard Smith and served out his time." Nothing is said about the title of Smith or the grade in which

he served. Of course it is a mistake in saying Ballard Smith is styled Captain. No style at all is given to him. - The witness also named one other officer, William Meredith, as a Captain whose name is also found on the disbursement list.
On the 14 th day of February 1852, the claimant filed the affidavit of Nathaniel Davis her brother who was born on the 19 th of June A.D. 1784 who swears that Patsy Elmer of the State of Alabama County of Simsbury is the widow of Thomas Elmer deceased; that said Patsy Elmer was married to Thomas Elmer about the middle of the year 1793 in deponent's presence, at his father's house in Fayette County Kentucky.
The claimant now insists that the discovery of the mistakes afore said in said report of the Commission, and especially that mistake that report that the name of William Elmer is not on the disbursement list of the Virginia line and that Capt. William Meredith is not noted in the report, and the filing of the affidavit of Nathaniel Davis since the decision of the Secretary of War is sufficient to reopen the case for adjudication. I deem the mistakes mentioned, for in both instances they most strongly corroborate the testimony of the witness. I regard the deposition as of less consequence, and yet it would have some bearing upon the question of marriage, but for the absence of any evidence in the contesting to prove that no record evidence on this point can be had. It has long been a rule of this office, as well as a rule of law, that parol evidence of marriage cannot be received until it is shown that no record evidence can be had. Upon this ground the decision of the Secretary might be justified, altho' this point was not taken in the Commission report. - Were this omission in the evidence supplied, and this case then before me unencumbered by the action of the Secretary

of room, I should find for the claimant. But inasmuch as new and material evidence has not been filed since that decision and the propriety of reopening the case depends rather upon the mistakes above mentioned I have thought it my duty to take your advice. You will therefore say whether the application of Patsey Elmore shall be reopened for adju- dication. I send you herewith all the papers in the case. I have the honor to remain very respectfully Your Obedient Servant L P Waldo Commissioner
Hon. R. McLellan Secretary of the Interior Washington D.C.

144. Department of the Interior Washington January 23 d 1854
Sir
Your statement of the condition of the claim of Fanny Elmore, widow of Thomas Elmore dec d , under the Act of July 7. 1838, rejected as alleged through errors in the report of the Commissioners of Pensions in 1847, - submitted for my advice upon the propriety of re-opening the case for adjudication, has been duly examined and considered.
My opinion is, that the errors discovered, justify the re-opening of the case. I see no reason why the necessary affidavits, of the want of records evidenced to prove the marriage, may not be supplied by the Claimant.
The papers accompanying your statement, are herewith returned to your Office.
I am, respectfully, Your Obedt. Servt. P. M c lelland Secretary
Genl. P. M c lelland Comm r of Pensions }

Hon. D. B. Wright
Mar 31/54

Pension Office
March 31. 1854
Sir
In answer to the letter of Nathaniel Davis, Esq., to yourself, dated the 28 th ultimo, I have the honor to inform you that a Revolutionary Pension has been granted to Patsy Elmore, widow of Thomas, of Limestone Co., Ala., at the rate of $108; per annum; and the certificate was transmitted to the Hon. Geo. S. Houston, on the 10 th instant.
The letter of Mr Davis is herewith returned.
Hon. D. B. Wright Ho of Reps.

Hon G. S. Houston
Aug 26/37.

123 Pension Office August 25, 1834
Sir
In reply to your letter of the 16 th inst. respecting the case of Patsey Elmore, dec d , I have to inform you that the appointment of an Administrator, in order to draw the Pension due, is unnecessary. The daughter can obtain the amount due upon complying with the enclosed printed instructions.
First a certificate of same court of record must be furnished (according to Form "H.") showing the date of Mrs Elmore's death and the name of the surviving child.
Second, an oath of identity of the child, agreeably to Form "F."; and if she desires any one to draw the money from the Agency at Huntsville, a Power of Attorney must be executed agreeably to Form "G."
Mrs G. S. Houston, Athens, Ala
111 Rev

Huntsville (Ala) Agency Patsy O'Brien, widow of Thomas, also was a partner of Arliley in Commercial Line
See Acts July 7, 1838,
March 30 1843,
June 17, 1844,
20 Feb. 1848,
2 years capital of Attilley $108 per Ann.
Can March 4, 1836,
To Hon Geo S. Newton, Jr House of Reps

Brief in the case of Patsey Olmoe, widow of Thomas, Limestone County and State of Alabama,
act, Aug 7, 1838, V 24
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Can refered by direction of the Sunday of the Galenon. See her letter of the 23 d of Jan. 1854. in reply to the Commissioner's communication of of the 18 th of the same month, filed in the case. Admitted for two years, since as Corporate of statute (If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
after consultation with the Commissioner and Chief Clerk.
N. B.
March 2, 1854.
Name and residence of Agent
Hon Gen. S. Houston Living Rep.
Examining Clerk.
Order Miles

Memoranda for the Commission in the case of
Patsey Elmore,
Report to the
Hon. G. S. Houston
Hq Rep,

From the Depreciation List of the Virginia Continental Line
Thomas Elmore, Corporal (probably of Shelley, see page 131) Recd per William Elmore his Attorney on the 20 th of March 1782 £ 45 depreciation. _____ $150.00
Thomas Elmore sol d of Infantry Rec d Dec 13, 1783 £ 16: 40 de- preciation. _____ 54.00 $204.00
Thomas Elmore a Soldier of Cavalry, Rec d May 20, 1783, £ 70: 160 depre- ciation. _____ $236.00
William Mendenhall was a Captain of Shelley Virginia Continental Line
Ballard Smith was a Lieut. of Col. Line.
William Elmore was a Sergeant of Cavalry, Virginia State Line , and Rec d May 30, 1783, £ 82: 140 depreciation. _____ $278.33 1/3

Athens. 16 August 1854
Dear Sir
The papers in the case of Mrs. Fanny Moore reached here but a week or so before she died and while she was unable to have the papers prepared to enable her to draw the pension - I want you to instruct me how to proceed - must administration be had to obtain from the agent at Huntsville the amt due her? She left but one child a daughter who is of full age & a married woman. She left no grand children excepting of that one daughter but the daughter is living Now what must I do? If the money can possibly be had without administration I greatly prefer it - Let me hear soon
Hart S. P. Waldo Washington City -
Wm Lloyd Geo. H. Austin

Pension Agency, Huntsville, Ala. April 24, 1852.
Hon. L. P. Waldo. Comt. of Pensions, Sir
On the 16 th March last I wrote you respecting the pension Certificate which had just been issued to Patsey Elmore & placing her on this Roll under the acts 7 July 1838; 3 Mch. 1843 & 17 June 1844; & 2 o Feby. 1848, at the rate of $108. per annum, making the amt. due on same up to 4 th March last upwards of $1.700. And stating that under the last estimate of funds for this Agency no estimate was made for this Pension. Indeed none was sent under acts 7 July 1838 or 3 rd March 1843, & only $1.000, under acts 17 June 1844, 2 o Feby. 1848 & 29 July 1848. Under this claim, the following Amts. will be required: Act 7 July 1838 $540. " 3 March 1843 108 Acts 17 June 1844 & 2 o Feby. 1848 1.080. $1.728.00
Since the issuance of Mrs. Elmore's pension Certificate she has died & the pension will be paid to her Admin r for the benefit of her surviving children, unless otherwise directed.
Very Respectfully Your Obdt. Servt. W. W. Moore, Bus. Agt.

The Affidavit of Paul Christian states
That he was present and saw Thomas Elmore & Polly Davis married at the house of her father Stephen Davis in Fayette County Kentucky. He further states that upon reflection & comparing that circumstance with other facts that occurred about the same period that the marriage took place he thinks in the month of May 1793.
Said Christian further states that he well recollects that he went to Virginia in June in that year & carried the news of said marriage to their relations who lived in the same neighbourhood. & he feels confident that said marriage took place in the year 1793 previous to his starting to Virginia.
Said Affiant states that he knows nothing personally about Mr. Elmore's service in the Army of the Revolution but he understood from his father & uncles that said Elmore was in the Regular service of the Revolution.
Paul Christian
State of Missouri County of Randolph
I Hugh Collins a justice of the peace for the County aforesaid do certify that the foregoing Affidavit of Paul Christian was subscribed & sworn to by said Christian before me this 28 th day of August 1845.
Hugh Collins JP
Heas J. C. De P. H. 62 1/2

State of Missouri } County of Randolph } ss
I Reuben Samuel Clerk of The Randolph County Court which is a Court of Record certify that Hugh C Collins whose name is subscribed to the within and foregoing certificate is now and was at the date of said certificate an acting justice of the peace in said county duly commissioned and qualified as the Law requires
In Testimony whereof I have here unto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court at office in Huntsville
This 11 th day of August 1845
Reuben Samuel Clerk
State of Missouri County of Randolph ss
I John J Allin presiding justice of the County Court of said County do certify that Reuben Samuel Esq. whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate now is & was at the date of said certificate the clerk of said Court upon under my hand & seal this 12 th day of August 1845
John J Allin (Seal)

The State of Alabama Lincoln County } This day personally appeared before the undersigned, Justice of the Peace in and for said County & State, who is lawfully authorized to administer oaths; Patsy Elmore aged about seventy nine years, who states that she is the widow of Thomas Elmore deceased, and that she is now an applicant for a pension for the services of her late husband, and who being by me duly sworn deponeth & saith that she was lawfully married to the said Thomas Elmore, and that a record of her marriage was recorded in Scott County in the State of Kentucky, since which time the court house in said County of Scott was burnt up and the records destroyed, she further states that she knows of but one living witness of her marriage (Nathaniel Davis) and he resides somewhere in the State of Mississippi, whose affidavit was sent to the Department at Washington D.C. some time since, she further deponeth & saith that she has no further evidence either public or private of her said marriage with the said Thomas Elmore now deceased.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 15 th day of February A.D. 1854
Patsy her X Elmore mark
William McRedus J. P. Seal
Thomas Gregg J. P. Seal
The State of Alabama } Thomas G. Tynes Judge and ex officio Clerk Lincoln County } of the Probate Court of said County hereby certify that William McRedus Thomas Gregg whose signature appears to the foregoing Affidavit of Patsy Elmore, was and was, at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commis- -sioned and qualified, and that full faith and credit are due to all

his official acts as such.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affix the seal of said Court at my office in Athens this 15 th day of February A.D. 1854 and the 78 th year of American Independence Thomas G. Fyfe Judge
Patsey Elmore Ala Jan 58
Cole.
Wm. G. S. Houston WofK

A. Bill.
For the relief of Patsey Elmore. —
✓

A Bill
For the relief of Patsey Elmore.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby authorised and required to place the name of Patsey Elmore on the pension roll, in consideration of two years service of her husband, Thomas Elmore, in the revolutionary war, and pay her the pension to which she is entitled by the act of the seventh of July, one thousand eight hundred & thirty-eight; said pension to commence on the first day of January, one thousand eight hundred and fifty.

Report
On the petition of Patsey Elmore, for a pension.
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favorable

Report.
The committee on pensions, to whom were referred the papers and evidence in behalf of the claim of Batsey Elmore, for a pension, beg leave to report:—
That the declaration, papers, & proofs of the claimant have been submitted by her to the Commision of Pensions, who did not feel himself authorized, under the existing regulations of the Department , to place her name on the list of pensioners under the act of the 7 th of July, 1838. The committee, however, on an examination of the proofs before them, have come to the conclusion that she is entitled to the benefits of the act of the 7 th of July, 1838, and herewith report a Bill for her relief.

Ho of Reps April 27 th 1852
Sir;
Enclosed please see certificate of Mr Heath. Auditor of Claims for the Virginia Continental Line. The object of this certificate is to identify Mrs Patsey Elmore, who is an applicant for pension or bounty land in your office. I have addressed you on the subject occasionally during the present session of Congress. I shall be under many obligations for a speedy investigation of the papers in her case and a final disposition of them.
I have the honor to be Very respectfully, your obedient servant
B D Malins
Hon J C Heath
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington
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Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7 th July, 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows."
State of Alabama } Limestone County } S.S.
On this 3 rd day of August 1844, personally appeared before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, Patsey Elmore, a resident of said County and State, aged sixty nine years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 7, 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows"—That she is the widow of Thomas Elmore, who was a soldier in the Army of the revolution, and she has been informed served more than two years, that he first entered the service and served for a short period, and was discharged on account of his age or size, after which he took the place of his father who had enlisted for a term of three years, and served out the time for which he had enlisted, and shortly after which he enlisted and served during the remainder of the War—that he was in many battles and skirmishes—that he was at the Capture of Major Andre, and the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown, at the close of the War, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed. She further declares that she was married to the said Thomas Elmore on the day of May, in the year seventeen hundred and ninety three; that her husband, the aforesaid Thomas Elmore, died on the day of 1809, (on his return home to Kentucky, from New Orleans, where he had gone on business, sometime in the latter part of the Summer of that year,) that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January, seventeen hundred and ninety four, viz: at the time above stated.
Patsey her X Elmore mark
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written, before me, a Justice of the Peace for said County of Limestone, and I further certify that the above Patsey Elmore is from bodily infirmity unable to attend court.
W. R. Hanserd JP (Seal)

State of Alabama, Limestone County }
August Term, 1844, County Court
The declaration of Mrs. Patsey Elmore, certified on the 3 rd day of August 1844, by W m R HANSERD, a Justice of the peace for said County, being submitted to the court, the said court doth approve his proceedings and acts in said case, and hereby direct the clerk to endorse the approval on the papers.
State of Alabama, Limestone County }
I, Robert Austin, Jr. Clerk of the court of said County, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Mrs. Patsey Elmore, for a pension; and I further certify that William R Hanserd whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate, is, and was at the time of subscribing the same, a Justice of the Peace, duly commissioned and qualified according to law, and that the signature purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of my Office, this 5 th day of August 1844.
Teste Robert Austin Jr. Clerk.

December 21, 1925
Mrs. J..P. Ricks 848 North St., Jackson, Miss.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 7095 it appears that Thomas Elmore, a native of Hanover County, Virginia, enlisted, first under Ballard Smith and served a short period, after which his father, Peter Elmore who had enlisted for three years under Captain William Meredith and served two years, returned home, and Thomas took his place and served out the remaining one year; shortly afterwards he (Thomas) again enlisted and served during the remainder of the war, a tour of eighteen months. He was at the capture of Major Andre and surrender of Cornwallis. He died in the latter part of the summer of 1809.
He married in May 1793, in Fayette County, Kentucky, Patsy, the daughter of Stephen Davis. She was allowed pension on her application executed March 5, 1844 while a resident of Limestone County, Alabama aged sixty-nine

years. She died March 17, 1854.
She was survived by one child, a daughter, the wife of Peter Tinsley who in 1848 was living in said Limestone County. The given name of daughter not stated.
Said Thomas Elmore had three brothers in the Revolution, Peter  Peter , Daniel and William, the first named two died in the service.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Mrs. J. V. Sheehan 4176 Harrow Dr. Ann Arbor Mich.
From the papers in the claim, Wid. File No. 7095, it appears that Thomas Elmore a native of Hanover County, Virginia, enlisted, first under Ballard Smith and served out his time, that he afterwards enlisted and served eighteen months in the South, officers names not recollected.
His father Peter Elmore enlisted for three years under Captain William Meredith and after serving two years returned home and Thomas took his place and served out the remaining one year; he was at the capture of Major Andre and surrender of Cornwallis.
He married in Fayette County, Kentucky, May-- 1793, Patsey Daugh- ter of Stephen Davis and died in the Summer of 1809. She was allowed pension on an application executed March 5, 1844 while a resident of Limestone County, Alabama, aged sixty-nine years. She died prior to August 1854 and left a daughter, name not stated, who married Peter Tinsley.
Very respectfully,
* Dies Mch. 17. 1854 Agency book.
Acting Commissioner.

Record Division.
April 30, 1910.
Mrs. E. M. Sheehan, # 417 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, Mich.
Madam:
In reply to your letter dated the 21" and received the 23" instant, you are advised that the Thomas Elmore, Wid. File No. 7,095, a statement of whose service was furnished you November 24, 1909, is the only soldier of that name, Virginia service, found on the Revolutionary War pension records.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

In the papers in claim W. file 7095 it is alleged that Thomas Elmore, a native of Hanover Co., Va., enlisted first under Ballard Smith and served a short period when he was disch on acct of his age or size, after which he took the place of his father, Peter Elmore, who had enlisted for three years under Capt William Meredith and served the remaining the years his substitute ; shortly afterwards he again enlisted and served during the remainder of the War, a term of 18 mos. He was at the capture of Major Andre and surrender of Cornwallis.

150 N. Ashland Ave, Lexington, Kentucky, February 17, 1936.
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Can you give me the record of the Revolutionary Services of Thomas Elmore, of W. Va. Virginia?
Very respectfully, Mrs. E. L. Sellier.
my great, great grandfather.

848 North St Jackson, Mississippi Nov 14, 1925
Bureau of Pensions, Rev. section —
Please give me any information you have about Thomas Elmore or more John Elmore of Virginia, or John Archer Elmore of South Carolina — any thing you can tell me will be appreciated Sincerely
Mrs J. P. Hicks

Ann Arbor Mich. April 21 st 1910
For The Commissioner of Pensions - Washington D.C.
Can you find a record of any other Thomas Elmore of Vir. except that one mentioned in the claim Wid. File No 7095 Kindly address -
Mrs E. M. Sheehan 417 E Huron St Ann Arbor Mich.

RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by George M. Moore
Claim No. Nov. 17 1909
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier Thomas Elmore
Service Va _____ Res
Additional Service. _____
No. _____ claim, State records _____, 190____
No claim, combination records _____, 190____
REMARKS:
No O.P. S.W. or R as above except M.G. 7895

Ad.
3-871.
Gary Cassimal
RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by a. Mar 8. 29/6/10
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier Thomas Elmore
Service Va.
Additional Service Rev.
No. _____ claim, State records _____, 191_____
No claim, combination records _____, 191_____
REMARKS:
NO Inv. NO.
Wid. File No. 7095 { see (no others) Rej. Orig. No. 3324 }

Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
REJECTED
3324.
P. O.
Patsey Allmore
Service: widow of Thomas Consolidated May 19. 1882 with admitted widow
Enlisted: Patsey File No 7095, 18
Discharged: Infirmary , 18
Application filed: _____, 18

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 7095
Patsey Elmore
Widow
Thomas Elmore
Print Rev War
Act: Feb 2 d 1848
Index:—Vol. 4 , Page 213
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1909 Nov. 24 His. to Mrs. J. V. Sheehan Ann Arbor, Mich. V. L. M. 1910 Apr. 30 Mrs. E. M. Sheehan that this Thos. Elmore is the only one from Pa. found on Pension Records (Rev.) V. L. M. 1910 June 30 His. to Hon. Thomas H. Painter, letter int. File 30846 William Burnet. Q 1935 Dec. 21 His. to Mrs. J. P. Reeks. MM187 1936 Mar. 6 His. to Mrs. E. L. Sellier - J. L. L.